MARCH 3 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Hornets vs. Mavericks Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The Dallas Mavericks (21-39) are heavy, 10-point underdogs as they try to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Charlotte Hor...
Mavericks fans can't stop laughing at Nuggets' latest roster blunder The Nuggets took a flier on a player who barely suited up for the Mavericks, as his time in Dallas was a disaster.
MARCH 2 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM
Thunder undeniably pulled off the heist of the season With every passing day, it becomes more evident that the OKC Thunder pulled off arguably the most lopsided trade of the 2025-26 campaign.
MARCH 2 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM
Branden Carlson - Won't play Tuesday Carlson (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Carlson will miss a third consecutive game due to a lower-back strain that flared up and forced him to exit early against the Pistons on Feb. 25. The Utah product is averaging 10.7 minutes per contest across 35 appearances with the Thunder this season, so his absence shouldn't significantly impact the rotation. The center's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Knicks.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Ruled out for Tuesday Gilgeous-Alexander is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to abdominal strain injury management, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander has looked sharp in his first two games back from an abdominal injury, totaling 30 or more points in each appearance. The Thunder have elected to give him the first half of the team's back-to-back off as a precaution, ensuring that he'll be ready to go for Wednesday in New York. Expect Jared McCain, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe to be much more involved Tuesday without Gilgeous-Alexander.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Hartenstein - Sitting out Tuesday Hartenstein (calf) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) is also getting Tuesday night off for injury management, as it appears the Thunder have their sights set toward being close to full strength for Wednesday's showdown versus the Knicks in New York instead. Jaylin Williams is an option for a spot start at center Tuesday, with Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins also being in the mix to get more involved.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Ajay Mitchell - Won't play Tuesday Mitchell (abdomen/ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Chicago.
Impact Mitchell will miss his 18th consecutive game while tending to both an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against New York, though given the lack of a clear timetable for his return, suiting up for that contest appears unlikely.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
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